Call, as a basketball game Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Call, as a basketball game last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REF.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REF Call, as a basketball game (3) USA Today May 15, 2015
10% ARENA Basketball game site (5) LA Times Mini Dec 2, 2025
9% PIG Playground game that combines spelling and basketball (3) The Atlantic Dec 28, 2025
8% HOOPS Basketball, slangily (5) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
8% HOOP Basketball target (4) Newsday Dec 22, 2025
8% GIN Call in a card game (3) New York Times Oct 25, 2025
7% FOUL Reason for a free throw, in basketball (4)
7% LEBRONJAMES "King" of basketball: 2 wds. (11) Commuter Dec 30, 2025
7% RING Call band (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 29, 2025
7% AYES House calls? (4) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025

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In basketball, a "REF" is a common abbreviation for a referee. Referees are responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring fair play, and making crucial decisions during a basketball match.